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The Difference Between Anamorphic And Spherical Lenses Explained

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MERCH: Official IDC Merch: https://www.indepthcine.shop/ SOCIALS: Instagram:   / indepthcine   Patreon:   / indepthcine   GEAR: Editing Software I Use: https://bit.ly/41oeH2x Music I Use: https://bit.ly/3qCRt7u When it comes to choosing lenses for a film the first decision to be made is between anamorphic and spherical lenses. Both types of lenses produce different image characteristics and have different practical constraints which must be considered. By going over the basics of anamorphic lenses, illustrating the differences between spherical and anamorphic glass and looking at examples of cinematography from popular films, I hope to provide some insight into why the lens a cinematographer chooses can have a profound impact on how the audience interprets a film. List Of Films Featured Lawrence Of Arabia (1962) Barry Lyndon (1975) Blade Runner (1982) Fargo (1996) There Will Be Blood (2007) Fish Tank (2009) Tree Of Life (2011) Moonlight (2 …...more
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The Difference Between Anamorphic And Spherical Lenses Explained
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MERCH: Official IDC Merch: https://www.indepthcine.shop/ SOCIALS: Instagram:   / indepthcine   Patreon:   / indepthcine   GEAR: Editing Software I Use: https://bit.ly/41oeH2x Music I Use: https://bit.ly/3qCRt7u When it comes to choosing lenses for a film the first decision to be made is between anamorphic and spherical lenses. Both types of lenses produce different image characteristics and have different practical constraints which must be considered. By going over the basics of anamorphic lenses, illustrating the differences between spherical and anamorphic glass and looking at examples of cinematography from popular films, I hope to provide some insight into why the lens a cinematographer chooses can have a profound impact on how the audience interprets a film. List Of Films Featured Lawrence Of Arabia (1962) Barry Lyndon (1975) Blade Runner (1982) Fargo (1996) There Will Be Blood (2007) Fish Tank (2009) Tree Of Life (2011) Moonlight (2016) Call Me By Your Name (2017) The Lighthouse (2019) Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2019) When They See Us (2019) 0:00 Introduction 0:52 Basics: What Are Anamorphic Lenses? 01:45 Differences: Anamorphic Vs. Spherical Lenses 05:16 Creative Applications 08:18 Conclusion Source https://ascmag.com/articles/stormy-is... Music Puddle Of Infinity - ‘Cloud Wheels, Castle Builder’ Chris Zabriskie - ‘Out of the Skies, Under the Earth’ Jesse Gallagher - ‘Satya Yuga’ Chris Zabriskie - ‘Air Hockey Saloon’

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